Miss Virtue,

Optimism is, I think, something of a unique trait. It is the privilege of the naive I think such a characteristic reveals a goodness in an individual's character, something that cannot be cultivated but which must be innate. We also appear to have a commonality: if you had not yet gleaned as much, I, too, consider myself to be quite family oriented.

I fear I have given away too much of myself, and so find myself hesitant to reveal any more.

Of course, I say as much in jest. Though I do not accept every invitation that I receive, I am no stranger to a rather wide array of functions and have a number of good friends who do not allow me to become unsocial. My diary tells me I am next to attend a luncheon hosted by Mrs. November Malfoy next week.

Sincerely,